Hierarchical Design

Usually, layout has been done on a flat level but as design complexity is increasing, we need to change as flat level design will cost higher in term of time.

 Hierarchical design will reduce the overall design time as all the sub-blocks can be designed in parallel and verified separately.

 Moreover, since hierarchical blocks are smaller, they do not need the extensive use of place and route tool.

Concurrent Layout

ICmic offers the service of concurrent design to reduce the design to market time for the customers.

• Concurrent design means the layout will begin together with the IC design.
  We can start the layout even though the customer has not finished the schematic design. The layout will begin based on a floorplan that has been agreed by the customer or an initial schematic design.
• While the layout design is on progress, the customer can still do edits on their schematic design.
• This way, the design time cycle can be reduced significantly.
• The schedule for concurrent design will be fixed based on the floorplan or the initial schematic.
• As for the edits that come along, the schedule will be adjusted based on the extent of the edits.

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